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In all that I do as a wife, mother of 3 gorgeous children, business consultant, charitable worker, I strife to fulfill my mission: to create healthy environments for children, their parents and their communities.

I have studied both child development and business.

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Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) How to make money as a freelance writer for non-profits: 1 of 1
Writing for non-profit organizations can be a great source of revenue for freelance writers. Unlike profit corporations, non-profit social service, health service and statewide association agencies typically aren't able to have copywriters, editors or print designers on staff. They rely on contracted services.Non-profits have... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Is it better for children to be raised by stay-at-home parents?: 19 of 33
As a child development expert, I know that this is a very controversial topic. There is no one right answer, and each family must assess this decision based on their resources and abilities.But early childhood education is a very important field, and children in the care of trained professional most certainly do as well as or... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Guide to traditional Southern desserts: 12 of 20
Banana Puddin. If you are more Southern than sweet tea, you might even say "nana puddin" or even "nanner puddin." The thing about banana puddin is that you don't have to say a word, it speaks for itself, and what it says, in a gorgeous southern drawl, is "life in the south is wonderful, you come on in."Other Southern desserts... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Ways to be a success on the job: 12 of 20
New solutions to old problems and thinking WAY outside of the box is the way to lead. Success means thinking big, and being brave enough to create new ways of looking at old problems. Many employees think like this naturally, because people are by nature create problem solvers - but they don't bring the ideas to their bosses.... More..
Business > Marketing A guide to developing an effective and well written value proposition: 5 of 8
In a competitive economy, a business or entrepreneur needs to be honed and poised for success. One part of creating personal and professional success is doing deep analysis on what your are offering consumers, and being able to sum up the value of your goods or services in very simple, clear language. The statement of what yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips What to do if you've been plagiarized: 5 of 8
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'VE BEEN PLAGIARIZEDIt's a sickening feeling to read your own words-words that have found there way to print through blood, sweat and genius-attached to the name of another writer. Plagiarism is insulting and belittles the contributions of ethical writers, and it may affect a writer's income. Plagiarism is th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The effects of art on perception and emotion: 14 of 22
ART EFFECTS OUR PERCEPTIONS AND EMOTIONSOur humanity is elevated above our simple animal forms by our abilities to perceive and then respond with emotion and reason. We don't merely react to stimuli. We take information in through our senses and process it in countless ways. In doing so we are changed by what we see, what we ... More..
Business > Marketing Using blogs as PR tools: 7 of 11
USING BLOGS AS POWERFUL PR TOOLSPublic relations strategies include positioning your product or company in a positive light for your customers, stockholders and stakeholders. Public relations can be related to advertising, but it is also a strategy for building your brand, handling problems, or advancing a cause.Blogs are a P... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy What you wish you knew before you were pregnant: 14 of 21
There are 4, not 3 trimesters to pregnancy. Many people think that the time period of pregnancy ends with the birth of the baby. But not so. The three months AFTER baby is born is just as critical to the health and well-being of both baby and mama as were trimesters 1, 2, and 3.The first three months of life are precious and ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Top 10 unusual christening gifts: 2 of 3
The christening of a precious child is a treasured family occasion. When friends and family gather, many want to commemorate the special day in a unique way. At important times like this, how do you know if your gift will communicate your intended wishes? Test your gift ideas against these three questions:Will this gift serve... More..